Srinagar, Jul 3 (NVI): Congress MLA from Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat, on Friday alleged that he was attacked by the brother of National Conference (NC) MLA from Sonawari and his supporters during an official review meeting in the Naidkhai area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
Bhat claimed that the incident occurred while he was chairing a meeting to review the progress of various development works, including expenditure on a sports stadium and other projects. According to him, some participants objected to the proceedings, walked out, and later returned along with Jalal Akbar Lone and several supporters.
The Congress legislator alleged that the group entered the meeting venue, vandalised the premises by damaging doors and window panes, and disrupted the official proceedings.
He urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to order a probe into the incident and take appropriate action against those involved.
Bhat also said that failure to act could affect the alliance between the Congress and the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir.
He alleged that the disruption was aimed at preventing scrutiny of the utilisation of around Rs 2 crore sanctioned for development works in the block over the past one-and-a-half years.
The Congress MLA further claimed that repeated interference had affected the functioning of the local administration, with some officials allegedly seeking transfers from the area.
There was no immediate response from the National Conference or the accused regarding the allegations.(NVI)
